I agree that you should stay in one of the hotels in the old city if you are
going site seeing. I like the Sherton but it is not cheap. There is a less
expensive Days Inn in the area but you get what you pay for. If you go into
the business area there are few inexpencive places to eat. In old city you
have good restaurants that are reasonable. I suggest you take a cab to Villa
Roma in South Philadelphia for dinner.
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> My wife and I live in Center City Philadelphia. If you plan to visit
> the historic sites such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell etc. I
> would recommend the Sheraton Society Hill and The Omni. These hotels
> also put you in close proximity to many fine restaurants in the Old
> City, Society Hill, South Street areas. There are also quite a few
> good to excellent hotels as well as restaurants in the Rittenhouse
> Square area. Center City Philadelphia is generally easy to walk
> around.
>
> The flat taxi rate from the airport to Center City is $20. Taxi fare
> on the meter to the Cruise Terminal at the old Navy Yard should be no
> more than that.
>
> It may be a little hot and humid in mid August, but most people really
> enjoy our city.
>
> Buzz
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